Funerals held for two more Imperial victims

CLEVELAND -- FBI agents spent much of Saturday digging and searching at the Imperial Avenue home of Anthony Sowell.  At the same time, friends, family and strangers gathered at two local churches to remember two of the women who were found at the home.

People packed into Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Garfield Heights, in honor of Michelle Mason.  Mason, 45, lived in Cleveland and was raising her two sons when she disappeared last October.

"It's a beautiful thing that we now know where she is," said relative Charles Mitchell.  "It brings closure to the family.  But she's still gone, you know."

Several different speakers got up and talked about the endearing qualities Mason will be remembered for, like her infectious smile, and all the volunteer work she did with the Task Force of Greater Cleveland.

In Cleveland, the pews were full of mourners at the House of Wills to remember 43-year old Nancy Cobbs, the fourth victim identified in the Imperial Avenue murders.

Several family members got up to speak at the service.  The congregation became tearful as one read aloud a poem written by Cobbs young grandson entitled "The Angels Called Grandma Home." 

Nancy Cobbs left her home in April to go to the store and was never heard from again.   Her family reported her missing in June.

A memorial service was held Thursday for Telacia Fortson at Cleveland's Grace Missionary Baptist Church.  Funerals for the remaining eight victims will continue next week.